Rope-A-Dope
# Rope-A-Dope

Rope-A-Dope is an album trumpeter Lester Bowie recorded for the Muse label and released in 1976. It features performances by Bowie, Joseph Bowie, Malachi Favors Maghostut, Don Moye, Charles Bobo Shaw and Raymund Cheng.

## Reception

In his review for Allmusic, Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars, stating: "Throughout, the highly expressive Lester Bowie is heard in prime form".

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | |

## Track listing

* All compositions by Lester Bowie except where indicated
* Recorded at Blue Rock Studios, New York City, 17 June 1975
* "Tender Openings" 9:29
* "St. Louis Blues (Chicago Style)" 9:36 (Handy)
* "Mirage" 6:40
* "Rope-a-Dope" 9:30

## Personnel

* Lester Bowie: trumpet
* Joseph Bowie: trombone (tracks 2 & 4), percussion (track 1)
* Malachi Favors Maghostut: bass
* Don Moye: drums (tracks 1, 2, & 3), congas (track 4)
* Charles Bobo Shaw: drums (tracks 1, 2 & 4)
* Raymund Cheng: violin (track 1)
